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DISCUSSION: ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR

DISCUSSION: ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR

ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR
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UNDERGRADUATE ASSIGNMENT

SPECIFICATION

Programme: BABS Module Level (3,4,5 or 6):

Module: Organisational Behaviour Module code:

Contribution to Overall Module Assessment (%):

50% Assignment No(s): 2

Assignment Title(s): Highlight how HRM and Organisation Behaviour may lead in gaining a competitive advantage. Critically discuss about the various tools that these two factors have within organisations. Highlight examples to sustain your arguments.

A Ryan Caruana Internal Verifier:

Hand Out Date: Submission deadline:

Feedback deadline:

Turnitin: All assignments must be submitted to Turnitin unless otherwise instructed by the Lecturer.

Note: the Turnitin version is the primary submission and acts as a receipt for the student. Late submission of the electronic version of the assignment will result in a late penalty mark. Penalties for late submission: Up to one weeks late, maximum mark of 50%. Over one week late, Refer. Only the Extenuating Circumstances Panel may grant an extension.

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Referencing: In the main body of your submission you must give credit to authors on whose research your work is based. Append to your submission a reference list that indicates the books, articles, etc. that you have read or quoted in order to complete this assignment (e.g. for books: surname of author and initials, year of publication, title of book, edition, publisher: place of publication).

Disclosure:

Please include the following statement on the title page of the submitted assignment, followed by your name: “I declare that this assignment is all my own work and that I have acknowledged all materials used from the published or unpublished works of other people. All references have been duly cited.”

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Learning Outcomes tested (from module syllabus)

Assessment Criteria To achieve each outcome a student must demonstrate the ability to:

• Managers and Managing • The evolution of management theory • The environment of management • The Global environment • Social responsibility and diversity • Organisational Culture • Groups and Teams • Organisation conflicts, negotiation, politics and

change • Globalisation

Discuss and demonstrate the academic knowledge gained in understanding the phenomena of organisational behaviour in today’s environment, while highlighting a number of applications which are available to the decision makers to be proactive in change and organisation behaviour for gaining a competitive advantage in a market segment.

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TASK DESCRIPTION – ASSIGNMENT 1

BACKGROUND / INTRODUCTION Organizational behavior outlines how an organisation is managed and run. It is extremely important, because organisation is at the core of what makes a company what it is. Additionally, Organisational behavior looks at how workers influence each other and how an organisation influences and inspire its workers. Organisational behavior perceives how staff members, workplace groups and corporate structures affect workers individually. As a leader, it is important to understand the forces that drive people. When people work together, relationship forms, and those relationships affect how they respond in the work environment.

TASKS Using the knowledge gained in class and through other research, clearly highlight the relevance of organisational behaviour in today’s environment while describing organisational behaviour forces that effect the organisation as a whole. Highlight and indicate what are the challenges in today’s and future environment that need to be address in order to gain a competitive advantage while addressing change within the framework of organisational behaviour.

LENGTH REQUIRED

2,000 words. Any deviation from this will be penalised.

FORMATTING AND LAYOUT Please note the following when completing your written assignment:

1. Writing: Written in English in an appropriate business/academic style 2. Focus: Focus only on the tasks set in the assignment. 3. Length: 2,000 words 4. Formatting: Typed on A4 paper in Times New Roman or Arial font 12 with at least 2.5 centimetre space at

each edge, double spaced and pages numbered. 5. Document format: Ensure a clear title, course, and name or ID number is on a cover sheet and a bibliography

using Harvard referencing throughout is also provided. 6. Research: Research should use reliable and relevant sources of information e.g. academic books and journals

that have been peer reviewed. The research should be extensive.

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The use of a range of information sources is expected – academic books, peer reviewed journal articles, professional articles, press releases and newspaper articles, reliable statistics, company annual reports and other company information. All referencing should be in Harvard style.

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MARKING CRITERIA AND STUDENT FEEDBACK – ASSIGNMENT 1 This section details the assessment criteria. The extent to which these are demonstrated by you determines your mark. The marks available for each criterion are shown. Lecturers use a similar format to comment on the achievement of the task(s), including those areas in which you have performed well and areas that would benefit from development/improvement.

Common Assessment Criteria Applied

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1. Research-informed Literature Extent of research and/or own reading, selection of credible sources, application of appropriate referencing conventions.

15 Introduction – The objectives of the assignment identified and clarified.

2. Knowledge and Understanding of Subject Extent of knowledge and understanding of concepts and underlying principles associated with the discipline.

10 Context and knowledge of Organisational behaviour and HRM within an organisation. 3. Analysis Analysis, evaluation and synthesis; logic, argument and judgement; analytical reflection; organisation of ideas and evidence

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Main Body – This should highlight the importance of organisation behaviour and HRM within a management contest to gain competitive advantage. Discuss what are the tools that HRM and OB have to sustain competitive advantage. You are kindly encouraged to highlight examples of various organisation behaviour and HRM tools and discuss knowledge gained in classroom upon the chosen example. Highlight and discuss the various topics discussed during organisational behaviour classes in order to gain competitive advantage, whilst creating a more efficient business organisations. Amongst various topics in organisational behaviour, your encouraged to speak about team dynamics, values, personalities, motivation, applied performance practices, leadership settings, organisational culture and change.

4. Practical Application and Deployment Deployment of methods, materials, tools and techniques; application of concepts; formulation of innovative and creative solutions to solve problems.

20 Conclusion and recommendations – Ensure your conclusions and recommendations are justified and supported by facts. They should follow logically the evidence contained in the main body of the assignment. Reaching a conclusion based on your analysis is important. Don’t be afraid to have an opinion.

5. Skills for Professional Practice Attributes in professional practice: individual and collaborative working; deployment of appropriate media; presentation and organisation.

5 Overall presentation – This should be coherent, logically organised, and clearly expressed. They should be accurate in terms of spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Appendices should contain material relevant to supporting the assignment.

Referencing

o Use Harvard referencing style should be strictly followed. o Ensure your reference list include all citations in the text and others which may not be in the

text (bibliography) Ensure that your references are coming from quality sources such as articles; textbooks and other peer-reviewed journals

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GUIDANCE FOR STUDENTS IN THE COMPLETION OF TASKS NOTE: The guidance offered below is linked to the five common assessment criteria above. 1. Research-informed Literature Your work must be informed and supported by scholarly material that is relevant to and focused on the task(s) set. You should provide evidence that you have accessed a wide range of sources, which may be academic, governmental and industrial; these sources may include academic journal articles, textbooks, current news articles, organisational documents, and websites. You should consider the credibility of your sources; academic journals are normally highly credible sources while websites require careful consideration/selection and should be used sparingly. Any sources you use should be current and up-to-date, mostly published within the last five years or so, though seminal/important works in the field may be older. You must provide evidence of your research/own reading throughout your work, using in-text citations in the main body of your work and a reference list that is alphabetical at the end of your work. Please use the Harvard referencing system. 2. Knowledge and Understanding of Subject Your work must demonstrate the growing extent of your knowledge and understanding of concepts and underlying principles associated with the subject area. Knowledge relates to the facts, information and skills you have acquired through your learning. You demonstrate your understanding by interpreting the meaning of the facts and information (knowledge). This means that you need to select and include in your work the concepts, techniques, models, theories, etc. appropriate to the task(s) set. You should be able to explain the theories, concepts, etc. meaningfully to show your understanding. Your mark/grade will also depend upon the extent to which you demonstrate your knowledge and understanding; ideally each should be complete and detailed, with comprehensive coverage. 3. Analysis Your work must contain evidence of logical, analytical thinking, evaluation and synthesis. For example, to examine and break information down into parts, make inferences, compile, compare and contrast information. This means not just describing What! but also justifying: Why? How? When? Who? Where? At all times, you must provide justification for your arguments and judgements. Evidence that you have reflected upon the ideas of others within the subject area is crucial to you providing a reasoned and informed debate within your work. Furthermore, you should provide evidence that you are able to make sound judgements and convincing arguments using data and concepts. Sound, valid conclusions are necessary and must be derived from the content of your work. There should be no new information presented within your conclusion. Where relevant, alternative solutions and recommendations may be proposed. 4. Practical Application and Deployment You should be able to demonstrate how the subject-related concepts and ideas relate to real world situations or a particular context. How do they work in practice? You will deploy models, methods, techniques, and/or theories, in that context, to assess current situations, perhaps to formulate plans or solutions to solve problems, some of which may be innovative and creative. This is likely to involve, for instance, the use of real world examples and cases, the application of a model within an organisation and/or benchmarking one organisation against others based on stated criteria. You should show awareness of the limitations of concepts and theories when applied in particular contexts. 5. Skills for Professional Practice Your work must provide evidence of the attributes expected in professional practice. This includes demonstrating your individual initiative and/or collaborative working. You must communicate effectively in a suitable format, which may be written and/or oral, for example, essay, management report, presentation. Work should be coherent and well- structured in presentation and organisation.

Assignment Mark (Assessment marks are subject to ratification at the Exam Board. These comments and marks are to give feedback on module work and are for guidance only until they are confirmed. )

Late Submission Penalties (tick if appropriate)

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UNDERGRADUATE – COMMON ASSESSMENT AND MARKING CRITERIA OUTRIGHT FAIL UNSATISFACTORY SATISFACTORY GOOD VERY GOOD EXCELLENT EXCEPTIONAL

Assessment Criteria 0-29% 30-39%* 40-49% 50-59% 60-69% 70-79% 80-100%

1. Research-informed Literature Extent of research and/or own reading, selection of credible sources, application of appropriate referencing conventions

Little or no evidence of reading. Views and findings unsupported and non-authoritative. Referencing conventions largely ignored.

Poor evidence of reading and/or of reliance on inappropriate sources, and/or indiscriminate use of sources. Referencing conventions used inconsistently.

References to a limited range of mostly relevant sources. Some omissions and minor errors. Referencing conventions evident though not always applied consistently.

Inclusion of a range of research- informed literature, including sources retrieved independently. Referencing conventions mostly consistently applied.

Inclusion of a wide range of research- informed literature, including sources retrieved independently. Selection of relevant and credible sources. Very good use of referencing conventions, consistently applied.

A comprehensive range of research informed literature embedded in the work. Excellent selection of relevant and credible sources. High-level referencing skills, consistently applied.

Outstanding knowledge of research- informed literature embedded in the work. Outstanding selection of relevant and credible sources. High- level referencing skills consistently and professionally applied.

2. Knowledge and Understanding of Subject Extent of knowledge and understanding of concepts and underlying principles associated with the discipline.

Major gaps in knowledge and understanding of material at this level. Substantial inaccuracies.

Gaps in knowledge, with only superficial understanding. Some significant inaccuracies.

Evidence of basic knowledge and understanding of the relevant concepts and underlying principles.

Knowledge is accurate with a good understanding of the field of study.

Knowledge is extensive. Exhibits understanding of the breadth and depth of established views.

Excellent knowledge and understanding of the main concepts and key theories. Clear awareness of challenges to established views and the limitations of the knowledge base.

Highly detailed knowledge and understanding of the main theories/concep ts, and a critical awareness of the ambiguities and limitations of knowledge.

3. Analysis Analysis, evaluation and synthesis; logic, argument and judgement; analytical reflection; organisation of ideas and evidence

Unsubstantiated generalisations, made without use of any credible evidence. Lack of logic, leading to unsupportable/ missing conclusions. Lack of any attempt to analyse, synthesise or evaluate.

Some evidence of analytical intellectual skills, but for the most part descriptive. Ideas/findings sometimes illogical and contradictory. Generalised statements made with scant evidence. Conclusions lack relevance.

Evidence of some logical, analytical thinking and some attempts to synthesise, albeit with some weaknesses. Some evidence to support findings/ views, but evidence not consistently interpreted. Some relevant conclusions and recommendations, where relevant

Evidence of some logical, analytical thinking and synthesis. Can analyse new and/or abstract data and situations without guidance. An emerging awareness of different stances and ability to use evidence to support the argument. Valid conclusions and recommendations, where relevant

Sound, logical, analytical thinking; synthesis and evaluation. Ability to devise and sustain persuasive arguments, and to review the reliability, validity & significance of evidence. Ability to communicate ideas and evidence accurately and convincingly. Sound, convincing conclusions / recommendations.

Thoroughly logical work, supported by evaluated evidence. High quality analysis, developed independently or through effective collaboration. Ability to investigate contradictory information and identify reasons for contradictions. Strong, persuasive, conclusions, justifiable recommendations.

Exceptional work; judiciously selected and evaluated evidence. Very high quality analysis, developed independently or through effective collaboration. Ability to investigate contradictory information and identify reasons for contradictions. Highly persuasive conclusions

4. Practical Application and Deployment Effective deployment of appropriate methods, materials, tools and techniques; extent of skill demonstrated in the application of concepts to a variety of processes and/or contexts; formulation of innovative and creative solutions to solve problems.

Limited or no use of methods, materials, tools and/or techniques. Little or no appreciation of the context of the application.

Rudimentary application of methods, materials, tools and/or techniques but without consideration and competence. Flawed appreciation of the context of the application.

An adequate awareness and mostly appropriate application of well established methods, materials, tools and/or techniques. Basic appreciation of the context of the application.

A good and appropriate application of standard methods, materials, tools and/or techniques. Good appreciation of the context of the application, with some use of examples, where relevant.

A very good application of a range of methods, materials, tools and/or techniques. Very good consideration of the context of the application, with perceptive use of examples, where relevant. Evidence of some innovation and creativity.

An advanced application of a range of methods, materials, tools and/or techniques. The context of the application is well considered, with extensive use of relevant examples. Application and deployment extend beyond established conventions. Innovation and creativity evident throughout.

Outstanding levels of application and deployment skills. Assimilation and development of cutting edge processes and techniques.

5. Skills for Professional Practice Demonstrates attributes expected in professional practice including: individual initiative and collaborative working; deployment of appropriate media to communicate (including written and oral); clarity and effectiveness in presentation and organisation.

Communication media is inappropriate or misapplied. Little or no evidence of autonomy in the completion of tasks. Work is poorly structured and/or largely incoherent.

Media is poorly designed and/or not suitable for the audience. Poor independent or collaborative initiative. Work lacks structure, organisation, and/or coherence

Can communicate in a suitable format but with some room for improvement. Can work as part of a team, but with limited involvement in group activities. Work lacks coherence in places and could be better structured.

Can communicate effectively in a suitable format, but may have minor errors. Can work effectively as part of a team, with clear contribution to group activities. Mostly coherent work and is in a suitable structure.

Can communicate well, confidently and consistently in a suitable format. Can work very well as part of a team, with very good contribution to group activities. Work is coherent and fluent and is well structured and organised.

Can communicate professionally and, confidently in a suitable format. Can work professionally within a team, showing leadership skills as appropriate, managing conflict and meeting obligations. Work is coherent, very fluent and is presented professionally.

Can communicate with an exceptionally high level of professionalism. Can work exceptionally well and professionally within a team, showing advanced leadership skills. Work is exceptionally coherent, very fluent and is presented professionally.

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Student Self Evaluation Form Student name: Student number:

Programme: Year of programme

Assignment Title:

This section repeats in brief the common assessment criteria detailed on previous pages. The extent to which these are demonstrated by you determines your mark. Using these criteria, tick the box that best indicates the level of achievement you feel you have achieved with regard to each of them. Please note that this self-assessment is used as a developmental tool only and has no impact on the way in which your work will be marked.

Common Assessment Criteria Applied

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OUTRIGHT FAIL UNSATISFACTORY SATISFACTORY GOOD VERY GOOD EXCELLENT EXCEPTIONAL

1. Research-informed Literature

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o o o o o o o 5. Skills for Professional Practice

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PLEASE COMMENT ON AREAS IN WHICH YOU FEEL THAT YOU HAVE PERFORMED WELL

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